Nothing Given
Only Earned!

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Grand Rapids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Looking for the very best in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts training in West Michigan? Welcome to the Grand Rapids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, lead by “The Professor” Clint Crabtree, Michigan’s FIRST Carlson Gracie Black Belt.

Professor Crabtree and his instructors are the most advanced BJJ & MMA experts in the business and live, train & coach by the highest standards of excellence, built on the “Nothing Given, Only Earned” philosophy. GRBJJ is the oldest, most highly respected and reputed Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy in the West Michigan area. Our team members have competed all over the Midwest and the nation, winning some of the most prestigious of tournaments including the:

2009 ADCC Team Championship

BJJ World No-Gi Championship

Pan-Am Championship

6 Time Arnold Classic Championship

7 Time Naga Expert Championship

3 Time Gracie National Championship

Our doors are always open to anyone with the desire to pursue their martial arts goals and dreams, take their fitness to the next level, or to simply get in shape and make some great friends in the process while learning valuable self-defense techniques. Because of our significant growth in the last few years, we have recently revised our class schedule to offer more available training times to help meet the most demanding of schedules for our dedicated students. We proudly offer classes in:

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

MMA / BJJ No-Gi

Beginner BJJ

Mixed Martial Arts

Adult & Kids Judo

Strength Conditioning

Professor Crabtree and his highly decorated instructors are dedicated to helping you meet and achieve you goals…you just have to show up and train. You can never lose in Jiu Jitsu…you either win or you learn!

See you on the mats! Call 616-914-5639

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